Manager, Business Development and Firm Promotion

Sachs Media

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Business Development & Firm Promotion plays a central role in advancing Sachs Media’s growth, visibility, and new business efforts. This position supports the full business development and marketing funnel, including lead generation, proposal development, firm promotion, thought leadership, and award submissions. Working closely with the Senior Vice President of Business Development, Firm Promotion, and firm leadership, the Manager translates strategy into execution. The role requires strong writing and editing skills, sound judgment, excellent project management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field
5–8 years of experience in business development, marketing, communications, or a related role, preferably in an agency or professional services environment
Proven experience supporting or managing proposal development in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong organizational, project management, and time-management abilities
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with senior leadership
Comfort managing competing priorities and shifting deadlines
Strong creative instincts and sound business judgment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a strategic communications, public relations, or professional services firm
Experience with awards programs, thought leadership, or firm marketing initiatives
Proficiency with CRM and marketing tools (e.g., Apptivo or similar), email marketing platforms, and LinkedIn
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and presentation tools
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
Experience analyzing performance data from digital, social, or web analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Manage and support RFP, RFQ, and ITN responses from kickoff through submission
Draft, edit, and refine proposal narratives and supporting materials
Coordinate internal contributors and subject-matter experts to ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are met
Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate language, case studies, and credentials
Track proposal submissions, outcomes, and follow-up activity
Prepare informal pitches and tailored materials for prospective clients
Support inbound and outbound lead generation aligned with firm growth priorities
Conduct prospect, sector, and market research to identify new business opportunities
Manage and maintain CRM data, dashboards, and reporting
Support email marketing, content distribution, and campaign execution tied to business development goals
Help conceptualize and execute campaigns to increase lead generation and awareness
Draft and manage award submissions and recognition entries
Develop case studies, credentials, and partner and senior staff bios
Support firm marketing initiatives tied to major wins, milestones, conferences, and speaking opportunities
Contribute written content for the firm’s website, newsletters, blogs, and social media
Collaborate with internal teams on website updates, branded materials, and digital content
Manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
Maintain internal trackers, calendars, and reporting tools
Oversee quality control for all business development and firm promotion materials
Ensure consistency with Sachs Media’s brand, voice, and quality standards
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as needed
Support ad hoc projects as assigned

Benefits

Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance (single coverage)
HSA or FSA options
401(k) with company match after 90 days
Paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays (including the week between December 24 and January 1)
Early Friday close at 2:00 p.m.
Two paid personal days
Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Professional development stipend
Annual work-from-home stipend
Remote work and flexible schedules
Family-oriented work culture